EPA v. NASOYA FOODS INC.

Case summary

On January 19, 2021, Region 1 issued an administrative compliance order (Order) to Nasoya Foods USA, LLC (Nasoya), requiring the company to correct violations of Section 112(r)(1) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) at its tofu manufacturing plant in Ayer, Massachusetts (Facility). The company uses anhydrous ammonia as a refrigerant. Region 1 discovered the Facility as part of its General Duty Clause Pilot project to improve safety at facilities with small ammonia refrigeration systems. In response to an information request letter, Nasoya sent information about potentially dangerous conditions at the Facility, which require correction. Before issuing the Order in final form, EPA provided the company with an opportunity to confer on the draft Order.

Defendants (1)

• Nasoya Foods USA, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• NASOYA FOODS USA LLC

  1 NEW ENGLAND WAY, AYER, TOWN OF, MA, 014320000

  Registry ID: 110000308710

• NASOYA FOODS USA LLC

  1 NEW ENGLAND WAY, AYER, TOWN OF, MA, 014320000

  Registry ID: 110000308710

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• NASOYA FOODS INC.entered 2021-01-19

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2021-01-19Final Order Issued
• 2021-01-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-03-11Enforcement Action Data Entered